Grounds for Science

Exciting short talks on cutting-edge topics by young researchers at UC Berkeley

6:30 pm, 4th Fridays of the Month

Scarlet City Espresso Bar

Grounds for Science is a public science talk series organized by and featuring UC Berkeley graduate students. GfS takes place the 4th Friday of every month at Scarlet City Espresso Bar in Emeryville. Accessible by BART and AC Transit, Scarlet City is a science-fiction-themed cafe that offers a small, intimate environment, home-roasted coffee, select beers and snacks, and a collection of sweet pinball machines.

We welcome all UC Berkeley graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM to share their research with a non-technical but science-enthused audience. You will gain experience in science communication, a powerful skill often overlooked in academic settings.

• Topics are not limited to your specific research project and can focus on a field in general

• Talks should be geared towards a public audience and be 12-15 minutes without interruption

• Our audiences are encouraged to interrupt and ask questions throughout to promote an informative discussion

If you are unsure about participating, we invite you to join us for one of our events to observe and see what it’s like. Don’t hesitate to contact us at groundsforscience@berkeley.edu with more questions!